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a baby duck with the title, beginner's guide to raising turkey pouts

The easiest way to get started with keeping turkeys is with a batch of turkey poults. The gangly baby turkeys can be raised along side chicks but they do have a few specific needs that should be met if you want to succeed in raising your own turkey flock.

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a woman sitting in the grass with two turkeys and text reading raising turkeys on the homestead how they're different from chickens and why we love them?

Curious about raising turkeys as pets? Here's what you need to know if you decide to add turkeys to your backyard flock. You can raise them with chickens, but you will need to know these things! #homesteadlife #raisingturkeys #homestead

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two turkeys with the words, everything you need to know about raising turkeys

Despite their bad reputation for being a bit on the dry side, and prone to disease, turkeys are phenomenal birds. They are sophisticated and regal creatures with awesome personalities. As well as an abundant meat supply, turkeys make fantastic pets. If you do choose to raise them, there won’t be a dull day on your homestead. Raising turkeys is very similar to raising chickens, so if you’ve got chickens you’ll have a bit of a head start. Here is everything you need to know about raising…

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two white turkeys standing in the grass with text overlay reading raising broad - breasted turkeys for the table

Raising broad breasted turkeys for my family table was the next stop on my homesteading journey after owning laying hens. My friends and peers warned me that turkeys can be fragile in their first few weeks of life and to prepare myself for some of the poults to pass. With a lot of research, the right feed, and the proper living space, I defied that warning and successfully raised them from hatch to table.

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a turkey with the words raising turkeys for meat vs keeping as pets on it

From gobble to gobble - should you raise turkeys for meat or keep them as pets? Discover the pros and cons of both options, as well as tips for caring for and feeding these fascinating birds. Whether you're looking to create a sustainable food source or just want some feathered friends in your backyard, this guide has everything you need to know about raising turkeys!

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two turkeys are standing in the grass near some chickens and a chicken coop,

Raising Turkeys on the homestead can seem daunting when compared to chickens and ducks, but I promise you it is worth it! I have raised Broad Breasted White and Bronze Broad Breasted Orlopp turkeys in the brooder from day old poults to harvest, and also now my dad and I have had a pretty successful year with a breeding trio of barnyard heritage breed turkeys on his homestead.

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there are the best turkey breeds you can raise at home

Are you thinking of raising turkeys this year but you're not sure which breed is the best choice? With so many different turkey breeds out there, it can be difficult to know which species will provide the most reliable results. Learn more about the best turkey breeds for your homestead here! #turkeybreeds #turkeys #homesteadturkeys #raisingturkeys #raisingpoultry #pasturedpoultry #jrpiercefamilyfarm #homesteading #farming

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a turkey standing in the grass with text overlay that reads, the all time best tips for raising turkeys

Raising turkeys can be a rewarding experience for any budding homesteader. But sometimes it can feel like you’re delving into the unknown. Here are some tips for raising turkeys. #raisingturkeys #tipsforraisingturkeys #turkeyraisingtips #turkeys #turkeytips #turkeyideas #backyardturkeys #homesteadturkeys #turkeyfarms #homesteading #farming #jrpiercefamilyfarm

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